Videos tagged with Stock Work

Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA demonstrates how to achieve a professional finish on a recoil pad. The process involves removing sanding marks and flat spots using a recoil pad fixture and progressively finer grits of abrasive cloth, followed by a final polish with paste wax. This technique ensures a clean, aesthetically pleasing result for firearm stocks.

This expert guide from Larry Potterfield at MidwayUSA demonstrates the precise steps for inletting and installing a classic two-screw swivel stud onto a rifle buttstock. It covers marking, drilling, inletting with specialized chisels, and final fitting, emphasizing accuracy and a flush finish. The instruction highlights the use of specific tools and techniques for a professional result.

This guide details the process of installing a recoil pad, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It covers measuring the desired length of pull, cutting and truing the stock, preparing and shaping the recoil pad using specialized fixtures, and finally, permanently attaching the pad to the rifle. The instruction emphasizes precision and the use of appropriate tools for a professional finish.

This video showcases the completion of a Spanish Mauser restoration project, featuring a Duracoat 'Gun Blue' finish and extensive stock work. Key highlights include a meticulously repaired stock using a splice from a CZ Mauser, a matte finish for historical accuracy, and polished bolt components. The rifle is prepared for range testing with reduced .308 cast ammunition, following positive initial accuracy results with factory loads.